Property description
This period house is full of surprises - from the beautiful English oak framed conservatory and the top floor reception room with mezanine bedroom to the large additional garden with studio, summer house, garden shed and chicken run. The property is tucked away in the pictresque Lower Keyford area of Frome which is within easy walking distance of the town centre. The accommodation is arranged over four floors and comprises entrance hall with Victorian tesselated tiled floor. Living room with original exposed wood floor with wood burner stove. Kitchen/dining room with bespoke hand made kitchen with tiled floor and range cooker and French doors leading to the conservatory. The stunning conservatory is oak framed with glass panels and stone floor with doors leading out to the pretty courtyard garden. A solid wood door leads to the utility room which has a \‘Belfast\‘ style sink, worktop, plumbing for appliances and housing the gas fired boiler. The first floor galleried landing leads to bedroom one which has an exposed wood floor and original fireplace. The bathroom is spacious and fitted with a corner bath with shower over, pedestal hand wash basin, WC and exposed wood flooring. There are storage cupboards along the length of one wall. Stairs lead up to the second floor where bedroom two will be found to the front with an original fireplace. To the rear is a wonderful second sitting room with exposed wood floor, original fireplace and vaulted ceiling with skylights creating a light and airy room. Open tread stairs lead to the mezzanine floor used as a bedroom with hanging space along the length of one wall. The en-suite bathroom fitted with a free standing bath, pedestal hand wash basin and WC. Externally there is a fully enclosed courtyard garden to the rear which is hard landscaped with gravel and decking - just perfect for alfresco dining. There is a right of way access for the neighboring property. A shared foot path leads to the second larger garden. This is a delightful open space which is laid to lawn with beds filled with edible plants. There is a garden shed, summer house and chicken run and hen house (chickens not included). Also located here is the log cabin currently used as an artists studio which could be put to many uses. There is a patio area in front of the studio and behind a tarmac parking area which can be accessed via a shared rear access gate. If you are looking for space, a large garden, a period property, quiet but central location, or office/worksghop space this could be just what you are looking for.
Area
Frome is an attractive market town and was recently voted one of the top six places to live in England by The Times newspaper. It has a thriving town centre with many amenities, including a wide range of local and individual shops, a twice weekly market, banks, post office, two theatres, a number of music venues, a cinema, pubs and restaurants, a new local hospital, supermarkets, leisure Centre, and a railway station with direct mainline services to London. Schools within walking distance include the newly opened Steiner Academy for 4 to 11 year olds, Oakfield Academy and on the other side of the town Frome Community College and there are a number of good private schools nearby including All Hallows Prep School and Downside. Millfield, Wells Cathedral and Kings Bruton Schools are all within 30 minutes drive. Bath also has a good selection of private schools including King Edwards School. Babington House the private members club is approximately 2 miles distant. Frome is located on the borders of Somerset and Wiltshire the surrounding countryside offers lots of lovely walks and opportunities for outdoor pursuits such as walking, horse riding and fishing. The town has two golf courses and a football club. Nearby is the well renowned Longleat Estate, a number of national trust properties including Stourhead. The stunning Georgian city of Bath lies approximately 15 miles distant, which is home to elegant buildings, amazing museums and ancient hot springs, offering a wealth of cultural experiences to enjoy. There are good road links to London and the South West via the A303, M4 and M5 all of which are in reasonable reach. Mainline rail connections to London are also provided from Bath and nearby Westbury and Bristol Airport is also a 45 minute drive away.
Entrance Hall
Living Room - 13\‘ 4\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 7\‘\‘ (4.07m x 3.84m)
Kitchen/Dining room - 16\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 13\‘ 1\‘\‘ (4.87m x 4.00m) max
Conservatory - 11\‘ 8\‘\‘ x 8\‘ 9\‘\‘ (3.55m x 2.67m)
Utility Room - 10\‘ 8\‘\‘ x 5\‘ 2\‘\‘ (3.25m x 1.58m)
First floor Landing
Bedroom One - 13\‘ 3\‘\‘ x 12\‘ 7\‘\‘ (4.05m x 3.84m)
Bathroom - 11\‘ 6\‘\‘ x 8\‘ 10\‘\‘ (3.50m x 2.7m)
Second Floor Landing
Bedroom Two - 13\‘ 5\‘\‘ x 10\‘ 1\‘\‘ (4.08m x 3.07m)
Reception Room Two - 16\‘ 1\‘\‘ x 13\‘ 2\‘\‘ (4.89m x 4.02m)
Mezzanine Bedroom Three - 11\‘ 6\‘\‘ x 8\‘ 10\‘\‘ (3.51m x 2.69m)
En-suite - 10\‘ 0\‘\‘ x 4\‘ 0\‘\‘ (3.06m x 1.21m)
Studio - 23\‘ 11\‘\‘ x 14\‘ 1\‘\‘ (7.29m x 4.28m)
Property Features :
- Three Bedroom Period Property
- Period Features Including Fireplaces
- Bespoke Hand Made Kitchen/Dining Room
- Second reception Room with Mezzanine
- 24ft Studio/Workshop
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